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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,978.72, 37,422.96 and 15,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,978.72, 37,422.96 and 15,614.28 is: 23,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,978.72 : 37,422.96 = 15,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,978.72/37,422.96 = 15,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,978.72x = 37,422.96 × 15,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,978.72x = 584,332,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,332,575.87/24,978.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,393.22

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